Tipping on the Turks and Caicos Islands - Grace Bay Providenciales is part of the chain of islands in the British West Indies called the Turks and Caicos (TCI). The Turks group includes Grand Turk and Salt Cay, and the Caicos Group, which includes West Caicos, Providenciales (or Provo), North Caicos, Middle Caicos, East Caicos, and South Caicos.

Grace Bay, Providenciales

Links Home Island Details TCI History Grace Bay Hotels Attractions/Activities Getting There Island Weather Food & Shopping Tipping Bugs & Wildlife Letting Go	Tipping Although the Turks and Caicos Islands are growing rapidly into a booming tourist economy and provide wonderful accommodations and activities for the visiting traveler, many of the locals depend on great tips for their livelihood. Once you walk outside from baggage claim at the airport, it is not uncommon to have two or three people fighting over helping you with your luggage, or offering their taxi service to you. It is helpful if you have pre-arranged transportation through your hotel so you can avoid this situation. Whatever transportation you end up taking, be prepared for tipping by bringing a reasonable supply of cash with you on your flight. The local currency is the U.S. dollar, and there are ATMs in TCI, but they are not necessarily within walking distance of wherever you will be staying. From taxi service to luggage service, everyone will expect a tip. For most of us there is no need for such a thing as luggage service, since it's easy enough to lift a suitcase into a taxi or to walk it up to our room ourselves. But once you visit this lovely island you will see that you are for the most part simply not given a choice in the matter! Your luggage will be hoisted into a waiting taxi before you even have a chance to open your mouth. Make sure tipping is part of your budget when originally planning your trip or you may find yourself a bit short of cash not too far into your stay.
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